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Ligaments of vertebral column Flashcards

1
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Location of anterior longitudinal ligament

A

Runs from anterior tubercle of atlas to sacrum

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2
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What is the anterior longitudinal ligament united with

A

Periosteum of vertebral bodies

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3
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What does the anterior longitudinal ligament prevent

A

Hyperextension

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4
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Is the anterior or posterior longitudinal ligament stronger

A

Anterior

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5
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Location of the posterior longitudinal ligament

A

Runs from body of axis to sacral canal

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6
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What does the posterior longitudinal ligament prevent

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Hyper flexion

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7
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What is the tectorial membrane

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Thinner continuation of posterior longitudinal ligament, superior to axis

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8
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How are the anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments named

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Position relative to vertebral bodies

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9
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What colour is the ligamentum flavum

Why

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Yellow

High elastic fibre content

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10
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Location of ligamentum flavum

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Between laminae of adjacent vertebrae

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11
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When is the ligamentum flavum stretched

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During flexion

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12
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Where is the interspinous ligament well developed

How does this aid it’s function

A

Lumbar region

Gives stability during Flexion

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13
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Structure of Interspinous ligament

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Weak sheets of fibrous tissue

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14
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What does the interspinous ligament fuse with

A

Supraspinous ligament

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15
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Location of interspinous ligament

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Unite adjacent spinous processes

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16
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Location of supraspinous ligament

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Unite adjacent spinous processes

17
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Structure of supraspinous ligament

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Strong bands of white fibrous tissue

18
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When are supraspinous ligaments lax and tight

How does this aid function

A

Lax in extension and tight in flexion

Provides mechanical support of VC

19
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Location of ligamentum nuchae

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Runs between:
external occipital protruberance
Spinous processes of all cervical vertebrae

20
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Functions of ligamentum nuchae

A

Maintains secondary curvature of cervical spine
Aids cervical spine in supporting the head
Major site of attachment of neck/trunk muscles

21
Q

What are the ligaments of the VC

A 
Anterior longitudinal ligament 
Posterior longitudinal ligament 
Ligamentum flavum
Interspinous ligament 
Supraspinous ligament
Ligamentum nuchae

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